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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.14, 759.41 and 329.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.14, 759.41 and 329.18 is: 454.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.14 : 759.41 = 329.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.14/759.41 = 329.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.14x = 759.41 × 329.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.14x = 249,977.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,977.14/550.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.39

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